
After the fun and craziness that was this past weekend, after playing catch up and dealing with some crap at work, I wanted some down time this evening. To just center myself, regroup, and be alone. Knowing that blueberries are in season and that my grandparents are out of town for a few weeks. I grabbed a couple of containers, the dog and headed into the country. Out a winding road known to locals as "the pike," past brown and black cows grazing, past the cemetery where my great-grandfather was buried long before I was born, and past the dilapidated one room red school house where my grandfather learned to read and write. I am thoroughly convinced that driving out in to the country is good for ones soul...

Twilight is a beautiful time in the country. Tonight the sky melted into various pastel shades while the clouds lazily floated by. Sandy and I settled on to the back deck to just drink in the sight of the sun setting over the hills and watched as fireflies danced along the treeline, putting on a spectacular show timed to the sounds of the evening. Just relaxing and appreciating the beauty around me as a perfect summer evening.


"I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order." ~John Burroughs
7 comments:
Gorgeous pics! ANd yes, I agree the nature is a very nice place to relax and find "you" time. That's why I do some escapades to the beach from time to time (we're like 20 minutes away).
this looks so peaceful. one thing i miss living in a big city.
I have always been a city lovin' girl. Joshua and I went for a drive in the country (not much left around here) I fell in love. So peaceful and green.
This weekend we are going to my parents cabin in eastern washington. No running water or plumbing. I'm actually looking forward to the peace. Thanks for sharing.
LOVE THE PICS OF YOUR WEEKEND! So glad that you had a safe time. Love the tan too:)
THANK YOU. I'm reading this from my desk at work at 7:45 at night and this just helped me to unwind and pretend that I'm smelling the country air too. I wish I was.
P.S. So funny that I did a blueberry tart post the day you pick blueberries! Wish you could send me some.
Andy--yes, the beach works as well.
Chickbug--yes, but you get sunsets behind the skyline, which are beautiful as well.
Sissy--enjoy your weekend!
RebeccaC--I find it amusing that we both had blueberries on the brain as well too. AND working at 7:45 at night....I feel for you!
Wow those pictures are so beautiful. I LOVE the sky picture, so gorgeous. I miss those views in the city sometimes.
These photos are gorgeous! I can't believe that sky.
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